Organic Cover Crop Case Study – David Campbell, Maple Park, IL

Content Source: Organic Grain Resource and Information Network (OGRAIN)

Resource Explained

This case study profiles one of the more experienced organic grain farmers in the series, with 224 acres certified since 1990 and cover cropping since 1988, using a diverse toolkit of species — red clover, field peas, buckwheat, sorghum sudangrass, and oilseed radish — each selected for specific soil health, weed control, or fertility goals.

Region

Midwest

Topic

Cropping Systems

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2022

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